In the world of Healthcare IT consulting, it is important to share what you know. HIT Consultants work long hours to get the job not only done but won. They know how to put their thinking to work. These rock stars stay focused longer than others to push the success needle forward for their clients. But, before their work is done, there is one more win that can add tremendous value – knowledge sharing. It’s the next best step that can lift the lid of consulting services to higher levels. Here’s how.
Four questions that EHR Consultants can ask themselves:
What do I know? There are a plethora of skills that consultants bring to the table that range from core functional skills to having a good knack for people, talent development, and team building. A general thought among consultants is that their knowledge is common knowledge. Everybody knows this, right? Think again. What’s common to them may not be so common to their peers or their clients. Plus, their experience and knowledge may have paved a different road from other consultants so knowledge sharing is a definite gain.
Who can benefit from my knowledge? Without question, consultants add value to the clients by knowledge sharing. They can also add value to their peers by passing on their proven record of how to’s, quick wins, best practice solutions and lessons learned. Their peers can share their added value with their clients.
What do I need to know? It’s always a good rule of thumb to place ourselves between teaching and learning. And even the most knowledgeable consultant can benefit from learning. In addition to sharing your knowledge, ask your peers what they have learned. A proactive approach to knowledge sharing will ensure success for everyone.
Who do I need to know? Get to know peer consultants who know more and whose experience has exceeded yours. It’s great to be able to have this person handy for quick huddles to field any questions you have.
Creating intentional opportunities for high performers to collaborate is a big deal. It gives consultants with all levels of skills and experiences a forum and space to both learn and share the sharpest innovative tools in the market with their clients. Everybody wins.
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